Buying tires online...

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:59 pm

Ok, I'm NEEDING to buy 4 tires. I can't put it off any longer. My front 2 tires are now almost bald... So, I think I want to get a set of BFG G Sports. Are tirerack.com and discouncttiredirect.com reputable sites? It looks like I can get a set of 4 BFG's for around $360 after shipping. Oh, and discounttire's got a $70 rebate going on right now.

Also, do any of you guys actually buy the "protection plan" and 4 stem valves? Once I get them, do you know what major companies install them w/o charging an arm and a leg? Oh, and do I actually need to get my tires balanced and do an alignment job? I'm not made of ca$h you know...

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:15 pm

tirerack is awesome

my 2nd choice would be discounttiredirect...

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:25 pm

LowNSlow wrote:tirerack is awesome

my 2nd choice would be discounttiredirect...

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:49 pm

Are your tires showing odd wear? If yes, then you will probably want an alignment. Be prepared to replace suspension parts as well, such as the tie rod ends.

You are going to have to check around your area for places that will mount and balance tires that they don't sell. Tirerack will have places local to you and give their prices. I'm pretty sure you can purchase the mounting and balancing from tirerack for one of their preferred installers.

Don't worry about buying stems from tirerack. The installers will pop those in for a reasonable price, unless you want fancy ones.

You ALWAYS need to have the wheel/tire combo balanced.

I've bought from Tirerack a few times and was very happy with my purchases.

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:32 pm

Ive bought from both places.

I prefer discounttiredirect because they have a DC in Sparks, and I always pay for regular shipping, but get them next day because theyre so close.

As far as mounting and balancing and such, I cant help. Ive got local shop friends/hook ups for that.

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:36 pm

Mopar00Neon wrote:Ive bought from both places.

I prefer discounttiredirect because they have a DC in Sparks, and I always pay for regular shipping, but get them next day because theyre so close.

As far as mounting and balancing and such, I cant help. Ive got local shop friends/hook ups for that.

It's the same for me at Tire Rack. Their DC is an hour from my house. Sadly they won't let people pick them up, would be nice cause it would save $60.

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:49 pm

racer12306 wrote:Are your tires showing odd wear? If yes, then you will probably want an alignment. Be prepared to replace suspension parts as well, such as the tie rod ends.

You are going to have to check around your area for places that will mount and balance tires that they don't sell. Tirerack will have places local to you and give their prices. I'm pretty sure you can purchase the mounting and balancing from tirerack for one of their preferred installers.

Don't worry about buying stems from tirerack. The installers will pop those in for a reasonable price, unless you want fancy ones.

You ALWAYS need to have the wheel/tire combo balanced.

I've bought from Tirerack a few times and was very happy with my purchases.

Odd wear? Well, my front tires are VERY worn and cracking because they haven't been rotated in 15k miles... Other than that, the outside of my tires may be wearing quicker than other parts. I dunno... I guess a tire shop could tell me. I didn't realize tirerack could give me prices on mounting and balancing, I'll have to look into that too.

As far as suspension goes, well, my ACR has over 135,000 miles on it, so I'm sure some things need to be replaced by now. I'll wait till 155k to bite the bullet though...

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:05 pm

Tirerack can give you prices on their "preferred installers." They don't actually do it, unless you buy tires and wheels from them on the same order. Then they will mount and balance for free and ship them ready to go.

cgneon · Post by **cgneon** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:31 am

i'll vouch for discounttiredirect, thats where ive bought my last 3 sets of tires.. free fast shipping and hella cheap deals..

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:49 am

JeffM wrote:
LowNSlow wrote:tirerack is awesome

my 2nd choice would be discounttiredirect...

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:04 am

neonpla wrote:
JeffM wrote:
LowNSlow wrote:tirerack is awesome

my 2nd choice would be discounttiredirect...

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:23 am

I've used Tire Rack before with great results and with shipping it's still way cheaper than local shops.

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:18 pm

Tirerack.com is where I buy my tires. I always recommend them and most of my friends buy from them also. And the DC is in sparks also I usually get my tires in a day or so

neonjr · Post by **neonjr** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:49 pm

+ (insert my queue number)

for tire rack. even with the shipping to canada, taxes and duties, they are damned near always cheaper. I've bought two set of tire from them; 4 days from time of purchase, to my door.

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:19 pm

I got a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX's 205/50/15's for $69 a tires plus shipping from tirerack. Got them installed and balanced for $12.50 a tire, and got my car re-alligned for ~$70.

Man I wish I got these tires a year ago. They have such better traction...

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:22 pm

I'm thinking about the same tires, just unsure of the series I want

steamer1227 · Post by **steamer1227** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:41 pm

Tire rack is great ! Got my tires next day on ground shipping cheapest shipping too.